Safety issue with 3-step electric steps on 2018 newmar bay star motorhomes; steps are only inches off the ground when extended and will not stop extending if they come down on top of a foot, pet or other object. Consumer stated the step when open was only 2 inches off the ground as you can see in the attached photo, and that is why the step was partially damaged when it opened while we were driving.*dt consumer stated rv dealership that recently worked on the rv step said he never seen rv steps that came that close to the ground, and could see where there was a safety issue. Vin not valid. Manufacturer was notified.
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Recalls 7
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit.
- Risk
- Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 627 RSB.
Recall number 26V108000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 19V257000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.
- Risk
- If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 18V438000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat.
- Risk
- Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 18V236000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
- Risk
- The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 17V830000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑574‑773‑7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Recall number 17V809000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The front side marker lights on these vehicles may not be connected to the wiring harness. Additionally, when the headlight high beams are activated, the low beams may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the front side marker lights are not connected to the wiring harness, and the low beams do not illuminate when high beams are activated, it can reduce visibility to the operator and to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will connect the front side marker lights to the wiring harness, and ensure the low beam lights illuminate with high beam activation, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 17V797000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Newmar Bay Star 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Equipment
- If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful
- Equipment
- Electrical system
- Electrical system: wiring
- Electrical system
- Exterior lighting: headlights
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7 recalls, covering structure, equipment and electrical system.
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